One of the top prospects in Major League Baseball when he debuted for the Atlanta Braves at the start of the 2009 season, Tommy Hanson immediately impressed by showing a competitive drive on the field and a gentle nature off it. Hanson died Monday night after reportedly slipping into a coma and sustaining catastrophic organ failure. He was just 29 years old.

Hanson posted a 2.89 ERA in 21 starts as a rookie in 2009, and followed up with two more strong seasons before shoulder problems started to set in. He was struggling in the minors to keep his career going in 2015, finishing his career in the Giants organization.

Hanson's colleagues have reacted with shock, sadness and disbelief. We've compiled some of their thoughts here.

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Tommy Hanson (1986-2015). (USATSI)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kim Hudson, the wife of Tim Hudson, a former teammate with Braves: